Pectin Definition

pĕktĭn
pectins
noun
A water-soluble carbohydrate, obtained from certain ripe fruits, which yields a gel that is the basis of jellies and jams.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Pectin

Noun

Singular:
pectin
Plural:
pectins

Origin of Pectin

  • French pectine from Greek pēktos coagulated from pēgnunai to coagulate pag- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Pectin Sentence Examples

  • Kolb, is that a peculiar fermentation is set up under the influence of heat and moisture, resulting in a change of the intercellular substance - pectose or an analogue of that body - into pectin and pectic acid.

  • A large unknown area in pectin chemistry concerns the possible presence in vivo of covalent cross-links between pectic molecules.

  • They also contain pectin, which helps to reduce high blood sugar.

  • The apple pectin helps to regulate the digestive system and to metabolize fatty acids.

  • Results Soluble fiber from oat products, psyllium, pectin and guar gum lowered total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol by a small amount.

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Words Starting With

PPEPEC

Words Ending With

NINTIN

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pectin

Words Starting With P and Ending With N

Starts With P & Ends With NStarts With PE & Ends With NStarts With P & Ends With IN

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With P6 Letter Words Ending With N